Do you like to chat about movies? Participants view each film on their own and then join a group discussion and critique via Zoom. Movies are selected through discussion and a decision of Chat participants. Join the Movie Chat and bring your recommendations! This week’s movies are:

Rashômon            IMDB 8.2/10       (1950)

The rape of a bride and the murder of her samurai husband at a gatehouse–called Rashômon, are recalled at the murder trial from the conflicting perspectives of a bandit, the bride, the samurai's ghost and a woodcutter.

• Director: Akira Kurosawa

• Actors: Toshirô Mifune, Mach Kyô and Masayuki Mori

 McCabe & Mrs. Miller    IMDB 7.6/10     (1971) 

John McCabe arrives in town to set up a brothel/tavern and Mrs. Miller–a madam, becomes his business partner.  A corporation offers to buy them out, but he refuses, causing major problems for them and the town.

• Director: Robert Altman

• Actors: Warren Beatty, Julie Christie and Rene Auberjonois

Copies of these movies are often available on DVD at the Edgewater Branch library for checkout with your library card or you can watch them online through a streaming service of your choice.

Registration is required. You will receive an email with the link to join the online Zoom discussion group.

This program is offered in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library.